Click here to let us know what you thought about this article. Return to Contents. AASA Mission. Rural School and Community Trust About. Vendor Presentations. Roads to Reinvention Action Network. AASA on Equity. Feature Do School Uniforms Fit? Wider Acceptance. The idea is not a new one.
Public school uniform policies date back to the s, when selected schools in Washington, D. But the trend has not limited itself to urban schools. The latest school systems considering school uniform policies are, like Pennsylvania's Ridley, largely suburban.
While most of these school systems have fewer problems with school violence and discipline than their urban counterparts--fewer gangs and weapons, less antagonism over status clothes and better student achievement overall--officials are banking on some of the same positive payoffs of which their urban counterparts boast. Under her district's policy, school-based councils, made up of parents, teachers and the school's principal, decide whether their schools should adopt uniforms.
This year, students at five of the district's seven schools are requiring students to wear navy blue pants or shorts and white, collared shirts. The number, says Olivares-Seck, could grow soon to include all district schools. It's helped to set an atmosphere that school is a place of learning and a place of business. Kevin A. Smith, who sponsored a bill that passed during the last legislative session that requires local school boards to consider adopting school uniforms.
It teaches more respect for schools and teachers, and it creates a more team-oriented and orderly atmosphere …. I'm a parent and know the incendiary influence of clothing and appearance. Uniforms help take some of that pressure off.
The unresolved debate has prompted many school officials to study the issue carefully before jumping headlong into a school uniform policy. After much ado last spring, school officials in Fayette County, Ga. John D. DeCotis, superintendent of the 20,student system in suburban Atlanta, says parents were looking to school officials to restore order to schools after several local Columbine-inspired pranks last spring, but ultimately a task force concluded there were better ways for the district to address school safety.
Tube tops and halter tops, cut-off shorts, clothes promoting drugs or alcohol, short shorts and oversize trousers are all verboten now. Chopra, superintendent of the 4,student suburban Philadelphia school system. The Polk County, Fla. Tucking pant legs into socks is not permitted. Lab coats when worn are clean and in good repair Articles of clothing not limited to jackets and sweatshirts should not be tied around the waist.
Clothing with hoods are not permitted with the hood up. Mustaches and beards must be clean and neatly trimmed. Chest hair must be covered. Fingernails must be kept short i. Chipped nail polish or enhancements such as jewels may not be worn. Nail enhancements of any kind e. Jewelry must not create a hazard to self or others. No visible ornamental piercing except for ears. No bracelets are to be worn by care providers. Latex jewelry eg: watchbands, wristbands may not be worn.
Award, service and school pins are acceptable. Use discretion when using other pins or stickers. Visible adornment with tattoos or body paint is not acceptable. Hospital Identification ID badges must be worn in a clearly visible location on the upper chest or shoulder area at all times while on DMC property. Shoes must be clean and appropriate. Open toed shoes or sandals without heel straps may not be worn in patient care areas.
Shoe covers, where required, must be removed when leaving the patient care area 2 POS Makeup should be appropriate for office daytime wear. Scented personal products including but not limited to perfume, scented make-up and lotions, scented after-shave lotion, scented deodorant must not be worn due to the health risk to others. Personal electronic devices e. They may not be visible or used during non-break times or in the presence of patients or visitors 1 HR Personal electronic devices may be used for hospital business purposes.
Platform, high-heeled, fashion shoe, sandals or open toe shoes are not permitted. No cargo pants. Shorts — black, navy or khaki. Oxford shirts — light blue. Short or long sleeves. Sandals are not permitted. Hair — should be neat, clean, and styled in an appropriate conservative style. Shirts must be neatly tucked into waistband. No t-shirts or layered shirting of any kind.
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